By Capt. Adam Morley The cool breath of St. Augustine’s winter has settled over the waters, a harbinger of change for the angler seeking tales in the river’s embrace. As the mercury dips, the fish, wise in their aquatic realm, respond with a dance that speaks of the season. The colder temperatures, like a maestro wielding a baton, direct the piscatorial orchestra into deeper recesses, where the water guards its warmth with tenacity. In these holes, the fish gather, a congregation seeking refuge from the winter chill. It’s a time for the angler to adapt, to explore the depths where…
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St. Augustine Fishing Report
By Capt. Adam Morley The following shops contributed to this week’s report: The Bait Shack in Vilano, Fishbites Trading Post, and Genung’s Fish Camp. The Bait Shack and Genung’s will be open 7am-noon Thanksgiving Day, Fishbites will be closed. Genung’s Fish Camp will also be having a BIG Small Business Saturday (11/25/23) event with great deals and entertainment in the morning by the St. Augustine Sandman. Event hours: 10am – 6pm. The old river whispers its tales, and I, a humble participant in its aquatic drama, share the recent musings from the St. Augustine and its neighboring waters. As the…
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By Capt. Adam Morley Greetings anglers! Despite a fantastic start to Veterans Day weekend with beautiful weather, a nor’easter stirred up trouble on Sunday. Candy from Oldest City Bait and Tackle reported decent bluefish and whiting in the surf over the weekend, but activity slowed with the changing weather. Noah at Fishbites Trading Post shared exciting news about a red-hot Trout bite, with patient anglers reeling in some upper 20-inchers on spinner baits. Offshore, there’s been a sizzling wahoo bite 30 to 50 miles out, using live blue runners and goggle eyes. Barry from BS Surf Fishing Charters brings Pompano…
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By Capt. Adam Morley Ahoy fellow anglers, As we navigate through the challenges brought on by the wind conditions, I’m excited to share some of the recent fishing updates trickling in from St. Augustine and the surrounding waters. Despite the obstacles, some anglers managed to secure noteworthy catches, providing us with valuable insights into the local fishing scene. Michael Wiley’s recent success in the midst of the gusty winds serves as a testament to the tenacity of the redfish. Using a Fishbites dirty boxer under a popping cork and the Fishbites butt kicker on a spinner bait, he conquered the…
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